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Get into the festive spirit with a new Christmas market and Gingerbread family trail at Milford Winterfront

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1 year ago

November 19, 2024

Pembrokeshire’s Milford Waterfront will transform from the end of November in the lead up to Christmas to Milford Winterfront.

New for 2024, it will host an indoor Christmas market filled with the festive delights of local produce, craft, food and drinks stalls. Running across the weekend of 14-15^th December, alongside the wide range of independent shops at Milford Waterfront there will be pop-up refreshments with food stalls, live music and free Christmas crafts for the children. Sparkle the Elf will roaming the destination too, creating mischief on adults and children alike.

Throughout the festive period, from 29^th November to 2^nd January, families will be able to follow a FREE special Gingerbread Family Trail to find the hidden characters in and around the Waterfront, on a prize-winning quest.

Finally, for a real dose of festive magic, from 13^th to 29^th December, the Torch Theatre will be staging its annual pantomime, which this year will be Jack and the Beanstalk.

Alongside the entertainment, visitors will be able to stock up on gifts from the many independent businesses. From artisan chocolates at Trwffl or Dilly’s to natural skincare products at Akamuti, plus a whole host of gift and clothing shops, there’s plenty of choice for support-local present ideas. And, adding to the pre-Christmas conviviality, visitors can head to one of the many independent restaurants that overlook the marina. With festive menus available from mid-November onwards, options range from locally sourced seafood specialities to family favourites.

Stay: Right in the heart of the action is Tŷ Hotel Milford Waterfront. Overlooking the marina, the hotel has a special Happy Holly-Days Festive offer with standard rooms from £58 per room per night and family rooms from £101 per night based on four sharing. www.ty-hotels.com

For more information on the festive season at Milford Waterfront, visit www.milfordwaterfront.co.uk.

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Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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3 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

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3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

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Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)